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Table of contents
Supported media and file formats...... 216
Troubleshooting..............000eeee 218
Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Setup... .. 0... eee eee eee 219
Troubleshooting «cx «sess se eee s 3 ves 220
Additional settings.............. 221
System settingS..............e ee eee 221
Software update: « ccs ss e054 een ee ve 222
Connected devices............00.0 00s 223
Legalinformation................... 224
Additional information.......... 225
Brands and licenses..........-...0-5- 225
Maintenance and Care........... 226
Checking and Filling............. 226
FilClae « ¢ agisu @ & maven 2 e SINS BE SePeE YE ee 226
RePUCLINGiecs + 2 mein oo een eae ¥ wer 227
Emissions control system............. 229
Engine compartment................. 230
EMGine Oils: seas 2 = wave = ¢ eoume 5 y couse 6 2g 233
Cooling systeM...........00 0-2 ee eee 236
Brake fllid. 0.2... eee eee eee ee 238
ElectricalsysteM esa. ecw + y pews se ee 239
Battenyis « o masse © o cxasane «a sincere « a averse © ere 239
Windshield washer system...........- 242
Service interval display............... 242
Wheels .......... 66. cece eee eee eee 244
Whieelsiaind Tires « caus « « cara sv eee eo 9 244
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 262
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 263
Care and cleaning................ 267
General information 0... ..c.6 eee 267
Car washes....................0000. 267
Cleaning and care information......... 268
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 273
DO Tt VOUrSEUF ics « sce g + pass ss pews 274
Emergency assistance........... 274
Generalinformation................. 274
EQUIPITIONE sce + & wswu + wowe xe eee a ee 274
Tire MODILitY KE eccsins se sonceoe a x oneivens a ares 274
Changingatire............... 2. eee 277
Space-saving spare tire............... 280
JUIMIPFSTANEING 5 x exces 6 w erates @ a cawcens vw ae 280
TOWING... cece ete 282
Fuses and bulbs.................. 285
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 285
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 289
Customer information........... 290
Data privacy................000 eee 290
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 290
Timage reGOrding). « « canew + sect ws caver a os 290
Data memories............00.00e eee 290
Transmitted information.............. 291
Accessories and technical
CINERGSS:. « » sem: : x ews ce ee be ee ee 294
Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 294
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 294
Driving in other countries............. 294
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 294
Accessories and parts..............-. 296
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 296
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 297
Technical data.................... 299
Identification data................... 299
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 299
TAAGK es = see « = wee « = owe Be nee eg oe 301
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Quick access
Brake system
> page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 114
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 114
Steering
=>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140,
Safe start monitor
=>page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 146
Traffic jam assist
=>page 147
Steering intervention request
=>page 148
Distance warning
=>page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150
Pre sense
> page 153
Hood
> page 231
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Engine speed limitation
=>page 14
Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
>page 111
Central
locking
=> page 36
Power top
=> page 53
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 62
Adaptive light
=> page 62
Headlight range control system
=> page 62
Light/rain sensor
=> page 62,
=> page 67
Windshield wipers
=> page 67
Safety systems
=> page 80
Engine start system
=> page 104
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 113
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Suspension control
=>page 119
Steering
>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
All wheel drive
> page 121,
Sport differential
=> page 121
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Lights and Vision
Turn signal and high beam lever
BFV-0012
Fig. 52 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals 15>
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective Kl or By indicator
light will flash.
@ Right turn signal
@® Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams =O and headlight flasher
> Move the Lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 59
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=o) indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.
Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
thames
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant
The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 61.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 59, fig. 52. The fa&4 in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ea indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 59, fig. 52. The & in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 59, fig. 52. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 59, fig. 52. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
59
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Lights and Vision
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
WEE Tel
If the Ea indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to environmental con-
ditions
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
a Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. In the
AUTO light switch position, the low beams re-
main switched on at all times for safety reasons.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
62
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting
Fig. 55 Headliner: front interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
axs* - Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @ when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting
3 2
NI
Fig. 56 Headliner: rear reading lights
Reading lights
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the
~¥ button @.
> To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the surface while the light is switched off
“~¥@ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
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Fuses and bulbs
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the footwell under the
foot
rest (left-hand drive vehicle or behind
the cover (right-hand drive vehicle) (@). Additional
fuses are located on the front side of the cockpit
(driver's side) © and under the left cover in the
luggage compartment (6).
> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver and the reversible Torx
bit from the vehicle tool kit > page 274.
> Remove the footrest or the corresponding cov-
er.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary > page 286, fig. 193.
> Remove the clip from the rear side of the cover
» Remove the fuse using the clip.
> Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
Fig. 191 > Reinstall the plastic bracket.
footrest ( >» Reattach the footrest or the cover.
Fuse color identification
la: Color Current rating
co in amps
es Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 723)
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent [25
Green 30
Orange 40
ZA WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
Fig. 192 Driver's side cockpit (left-hand drive/right-hand
drive vehicles): cover ©, left side of luggage compartment:
cover (0)
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Fuses and bulbs
@) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fig. 193 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
286
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Fig. 194 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip
Fuse panel
No. | Equipment
Catalytic converter heating
2 |Engine components
Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, radiator in-
let, crankcase housing heating
Vacuum pump, hot water pump, NOx sen-
4 |sor, particulate sensor, biodiesel sensor,
exhaust doors
Brake light sensor
6 | Engine valves, camshaft adjustment
Heated oxygen sensors, mass airflow sen-
sor, water pump
Water pump, high pressure pump, high
8 | pressure regulator valve, temperature
valve, engine mount
Hot water pump, motor relay, 48 V drive-
train generator, 48 V water pump
10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor
Clutch position sensor, 48 V drivetrain
11 | generator, water pump, 12 V drivetrain
generator
12 | Engine valves, engine mount
13 | Engine cooling
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel (4) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 1 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel @) (red) Fuse panel (0) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
Anti-theft alarm system Front seat electronics, seat ventilation,
2. [Engine control module rearview mirror, rear climate ‘control sys-
1 |tem control panel, neck heating, front pas-
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup- senger's airbag warning light, diagnostic
port, massaging seat connection
4_|Automatic transmission selector lever Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
5 |Horn 2 tem control module
6 |Parking brake 3 /Sound generator
7 | Diagnostic interface 4 |Clutch position sensor
8 | Roof electronics control module 5 |Engine start, emergency shut-off
9 | Emergency call module 6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
10 | Airbag control module antenna (TMC)
1 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An- 7 |USB input
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 8 | Garage door opener
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor 7 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
13 | Climate control system ulation
14 | Right front door control module 11 | Front camera
15 | Climate control system compressor 12 | Right headlight
16 Brake system pressure reservoir, left neck 13 | Left headlight
heating 14 |Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel © (black) Fuse panel © (red)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
1 |Front seat heating 1 | Ignition coils
2 |Windshield wipers 2 |Climate control system compressor
3 | Left headlight electronics 5 | Left headlight
4 | Panoramic glass roof 6 |Automatic transmission
5 |Left front door control module 7 | Instrument panel
6 | Sockets 8 | Climate control system blower
7 Right rear door control module, right rear 9 |Right headlight
power window 10 | Dynamic steering
All wheel drive control module 11 | Engine start
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system control module
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
(ole 4) g
Fig. 195 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket
Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
—
Fuse panel
No. | Equipment
1 Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
2. | Audi phone box, USB input
4 |Head-up display
5S |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel cian othe luggage comparimen’: fuse pane!
7 |Steering column lock
8 | Center display Fuse panel (@) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 |Windshield defroster
11 | Light switch, switch module 3 | Windshield defroster
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Suspension control
14 | Infotainment system 6 |Automatic transmission
16 Steering column electronics, steering 7 |Rear window defogger
wheel heating 8 |Rear seat heating
9 | Left tail lights
288
10 Airbag control module
a
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
door lock, convenience system control
module
12 Luggage compartment lid
Fuse panel @) (red)
No. Equipment
Electric compressor
Fuse panel © (brown)
No. Equipment
Exterior antenna
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel © (brown)
2 | Audi phone box, safety belt microphone
Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
3 port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist
6 Interior monitoring, anti-theft alarm sys-
tem, tire pressure monitoring system
7 Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module
9 | Power top control module
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
ZX WARNING
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 230.
TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
a control module
11 | Auxiliary battery control module
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module
Fuse panel (£) (red)
No. | Equipment
Right neck heating
Exhaust treatment
Power top control module
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket
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All wheel drive control module, sport dif-
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ferential
11 | Exhaust treatment
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
@) Note
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.
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Index
Replacement parts.............-.020005 296
Replacing bulbsescs. «6 voi 2 6 sree #0 were 2 289
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 296
Reverse gear
TEPEFLO.GOANS & secs ¥ waveere ¥ wave eo eee 105
RIMS! « aces oo smn oo corse oo Ree De BS 259
Cleaning....... 00... cece cece 269
Rolling. ..... 0... cee eee ee eee eee 104
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 114
Transmission idlés « < seo x y ose 2 eee « 2 106
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Roof load « « seas seee x ¢ peen sc Pee ex eS 300
ROOPECK ose : sae « £ sexe es Heme ss meu eee 96
alsorreferito Roof taCkivrses «sce a wow «oe 96
Route guidance
SEOPPLING erie «© sures © & senmns © o sammeee wo cane 194
also refer to Navigation............... 190
Running direction (tires)................ 279,
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Safety belt microphone................. 181
Safety belts... 0... 2... eee eee 75
Belt positioner... 0... 0... eee eee 77
Cleaning’: « ¢ saws ¢ ¢ sews oy cee ee ees eee 270
Locking... 0.6... cee eee eee eee eee 88
Securing child safety seats.............. 87
Satellite map... ... eee eee 197
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..............-.--05- i?
Recuperation « « eee ss ceww + ween & + wows ¢ 9 17
Screen
refer to Touch display..........00ees eee 18
SCrewahiver’s x + sxswive wo inane & o sama ow omncam a 274
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 215
Seat: heating secs so cane eo esawere 2 eases 100, 101
Seats
Adjusting. .......... 0. cee eee eee eee 70
ClGANING:: ¢ « saas ss Hess 2 o ReeS eo eRe eA: 270
Easy entry function................200. 72
Folding the rearseats............... 94,95
Head restraints....................05. 73
Memory FUNCHON ¢ wie & 2 mas a ¢ ween » 2 ese 78
310
Resetting the position.................. 71
Storing a seat profile...............000. 78
Seat ventilation.................8. 100, 101
Securing the vehicle................000. 104
Selecting a source (media).............. 212
Selector lever + « wows oo awesome 2 cvtue oo sees 105
Selector lever position
MOPEPEONGCANS :. iacans wo « enerame we % suena @ Heer 105
Sensors
Coverage areaS.. 1. eee eee eee 127
LOGatiONS aes = y seme + a serge « eee ce eS 128
Service interval display................. 242
SET REAR (button).............00000005 100
Setting measurement units.............. 221
Settings... 20... cee eee eee eee eee 221
Announcements and tones............. 221
BlUGtOOEN's ¢ sasns + & were = & sees © v cores & 222
Dateramd timer: « x secmece = x carne © = sms = 5 221
Language............ cece eee eee 221
Measurement units................06- 221
Media... ... cee eee eee eee 216
Navigation..............0..0.00 ee eee 200
RaGiO son x ¢ woe & o cme 2H Hee YB Ee 208
SOUNG aiicssa x a isvars «+ cvenane 2 0 ncanews a 8 seauow oa 221
SysteM . 1... eee eee ee 221
TIMEZONE wis 2 = news a o eoeeR & & SOU GE PETE 221
WisFihotspot. cscs 2 sec x 2 eens e 2 wns « 185
Setting the language................... 221
Setting the times: « + aes neen ee rea ee 221
Shift light indicator’: « escx « s wees se sors «ee 16
Shit Pad dleSiacu « = misuse & = menue 2 § Hepes 2 Ese 107
5S) To)» 184
Shuffle... 0... eee ee 214
Side assist... 0... eee eee eee 156
Cleaning the sensors...............0-. 269
SIM Card... 6... eee ee eee eee 183
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Smart Favorites
referto Presets sais so sews v een av were as 205
Smartphone
refer to Telephone ..........ceeeeenees 171
SNOW CHAINS is: os weeiies os eee 6 wow a 6 awa 260
Socket
refer to Power sourceS..........--.00--- 91